Charting the Future Together: Industry Experts Join NAST PHL in Reviewing the PAGTANAW 2050
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QUEZON CITY — To gather valuable feedback and insights from experts across various industrial sectors in support of the updating of PAGTANAW 2050, the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL), in collaboration with the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology (PhilAAST), successfully conducted its first hybrid Roundtable Discussion (RTD) titled “Insights from the Industry: A Roundtable Discussion for the External Review of PAGTANAW 2050” on 14 October 2025 at the Learning Commons, University of the Philippines Diliman.
Serving as a kick-off activity, this first RTD focused on the general assessment of the foresight document. Discussions centered on identifying additional issues and concerns that need to be addressed, examining potential risks and uncertainties, and generating evidence-based insights to guide the document’s enhancement and updating process.
The activity opened with welcoming remarks from Academician Jaime C. Montoya, NAST PHL President, followed by an opening message from Academician Fortunato T. de la Peña, the Academician-in-Charge of the PAGTANAW 2050 updating and President of PhilAAST.
NAST PHL Holds Paper Presentation of Finalists for the 2025 Outstanding Research and Development Award
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BICUTAN, TAGUIG CITY – The National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) successfully conducted the 2025 Outstanding Research and Development Award (ORDA) Paper Presentation of Finalists on 22 September 2025 via Zoom and Facebook Live.
Ten (10) nominees vied for the highly coveted award for basic and applied research categories. This year’s selected nominees and their entry papers were:
National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines Calls for Urgent Action to Boost Export Competitiveness Through Quality Infrastructure
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Taguig City, Philippines — The National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines (NAST PHL) today issued a compelling call for the government to prioritize strengthening the country's National Quality Infrastructure (NQI) system, citing its critical role in boosting Philippine exports and economic growth.
The Philippines currently ranks 57th globally in quality infrastructure development, trailing behind regional neighbors Vietnam (52nd), Malaysia (33rd), Singapore (29th), Thailand (28th), and Indonesia (27th), according to the 2023 Global Quality Infrastructure Index.
NQI is the system comprising public and private organizations, policies, legal frameworks, and practices that ensure the quality, safety, and environmental soundness of goods, services, and processes. It enables domestic markets to function effectively while providing the international recognition needed to access foreign markets.